Cheap Homes for Rent in Back Central Neighborhood of Lowell, MA from $2,200 (12 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Back Central area of Lowell.

property at 24 Lyon St

$950

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$950

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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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24 Lyon St

LowellMA01852
property at 61 Chapel St

$2,085

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$2,085

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$2,085

2 Bedroom Rentals

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61 Chapel St

LowellMA01852
property at 240 Jackson St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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240 Jackson St

LowellMA01852
property at 22 Chapel St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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22 Chapel St

LowellMA01852

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property at 201 Thorndike St

$2,200 - $2,400

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$2,200

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$2,200

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201 Thorndike St

LowellMA01852
property at 230 Gorham St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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230 Gorham St

LowellMA01852
property at 19 Union St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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19 Union St

LowellMA01852
property at 7 Butler Ave

$2,800

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$2,800

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$2,800

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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7 Butler Ave

LowellMA01852
property at 17 Bassett St

$2,850

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$2,850

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$2,850

5 Bedroom Rentals

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17 Bassett St

LowellMA01852
property at 7 Butler Ave

$2,900

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$2,900

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$2,900

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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7 Butler Ave, Unit 5

7 Butler Ave
LowellMA01852

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Cheapest Available Back Central Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Back Central area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at The Emery priced from $2,100. Isobel Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,180. Here are the most affordable Back Central apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The EmeryStudioStudio,1BA$2,100
Isobel LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$2,180
Thorndike Exchange1 bed/ 1 bath A1BR,1BA$2,375

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Back Central, MA

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Back Central area is the $2.63 price per square foot 238 Appleton St Model at 238 Appleton St, Unit 2 in the in the Downtown Lowell neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Back Central apartment is the 1 bed/ 1 bath A Model at Thorndike Exchange starting at $2,375 with a $3.07 price per square foot in the Back Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Back Central apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
238 Appleton St, Unit 2238 Appleton St2BR,1BA$2.63
Thorndike Exchange1 bed/ 1 bath A1BR,1BA$3.07
Isobel LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$4.01
The EmeryStudioStudio ,1BA$3.96

Frequently Asked Questions about Back Central

What type of rentals are currently available in Back Central?

There are currently 69 Apartments for Rent in Back Central, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,650 to $3,800. There are also 15 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Back Central ranging from $2,200 to $3,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Back Central?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Back Central ranges from $2,200 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,052.

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